Anne sat frozen, stunned by what she had just heard. Audrey's cheerful revelation left her in disbelief. She struggled to wrap her mind around the idea that her friend had so easily forgiven the man who once shattered her heart, who deceived her. And now she was even considering marriage?
"Are you sure he deserves your trust?" Her voice tightened with concern. "He cheated on you, Audrey. He left you. And now, just because he says a few sweet things, you are ready to welcome him back like nothing happened? Come on… You can't be that naive."
The memory of her own bitter experience with Denis surfaced. His lies, his betrayal – she hadn't forgotten anything. She knew too well what it felt like to be broken by someone you loved with all your heart. And the last thing she wanted was to see Audrey fall into the same trap.
